Toffees red-faced after website mistakenly announces Riquelme signing

THERE were red faces at Goodison Park yesterday after Everton mistakenly announced the club had bought Juan Roman Riquelme.

Visitors to the Blues’ website were shocked to read the midfielder, who in truth could be on the verge of joining Athletico Madrid, had signed a three-year-deal with the Toffees.

Thousands of Everton supporters flooded internet messageboards and the club’s switchboard welcoming the signing, “announced” at 11.30am.